Anurag Kashyap says ‘politics’ messes up India’s Oscar selection: ‘We choose wrong films’
· Entertainment · Indian Express, hindustantimes, Hindustan Times
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has criticized India's Oscar selection process, stating that the country consistently chooses the wrong films for submission. In a recent interview, Kashyap alleged that the Film Federation of India deliberately bypassed critically acclaimed films such as The Lunchbox and All We Imagine As Light. He attributed the recurring failures to excessive politics and a lack of awareness regarding international distribution. Commenting on this year's official Indian entry, the Marathi film Gondhal, Kashyap stated that he is yet to watch it. He emphasized that securing international festival screenings and American distribution prior to the year's end is crucial for any film to succeed at the Oscars.
Why it matters
The critique highlights persistent debates over India's official Oscar selection strategy and underscores the structural hurdles Indian cinema faces in gaining international recognition and competitive advantage at the Academy Awards.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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